Year Leader

As we embark on the recruitment process for our fourth year of opening, our staff team is looking forward to moving into our brand new school building at the permanent site and engaging with the community to forge meaningful and lasting links. The specific responsibilities of the successful applicant will be include:

• Managing the behaviour, welfare, attendance and academic achievement of students within a designated year group.
• As a DSL, dealing with any Safeguarding concerns for the students within their year group.
• Working closely with students, parents and staff to remove barriers to learning progress, the post holder will lead a team of tutors to support the development of high standards in all aspects of pupil behaviour, attitude and learning culture.
• Regularly analysing data to inform and implement proactive, as well as reactive, intervention, mentoring or counselling to ensure our learning ethos develops a culture of support and pastoral care where every child can blossom and make rapid progress.
• Liaising with the SENDCo to ensure the learning needs of SEND pupils are well catered for.
• Working as part of the wider Careers team to coordinate opportunity for their year group to access information, advice and guidance.

The post holder will work alongside the Principal in achieving the five-year strategic vision of the school. This will include developing Academy-wide strategies for pastoral support and working with the Inclusion Team as the school grows. They will work hard to ensure that all children in the school excel from whatever their starting point, and will be fully committed to going above and beyond to ensure our students receive the very best in terms of opportunity, education and care. Collaboration and CPL are of high importance within the Trust therefore a robust programme of training will be provided, particularly for areas where candidates have less experience.

Archway Learning Trust, previously Bluecoat Academies Trust was formed in April 2014 as a result of the very long and successful history of Bluecoat Academy. The Trust now comprises 11 Academies across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, and currently going through a period of growth with 5 more schools scheduled to join across 2025 and 2026 – this is a very exciting time to join us!

In return for your passion and commitment to the Academy, our benefits package has been put together with our Teachers and Staff in mind. You will have access to:

• Archway benefits - including shopping discounts and competitions with the Blue Light Card
• A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice
• Access to generous pension scheme
• Access to discounted travel schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Comprehensive training and support
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Free flu vaccine
• Access to e-learning and development

For more information about Archway Learning Trust and the vacancy, please visit www.archwaytrust.co.uk/vacancies

We would encourage you to refer to the job description and person specification, demonstrating your suitability for the role.

Closing date: Sunday, 20 April 2025.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check, Barred List check, the receipt of satisfactory references, online searches and any other statutory checks that are required for the post. We are an equal opportunities employer.